Four out of five domains I've sold this year have already been developed. One explanation for an increase in aftermarket domain sales this year is that it's become so easy for people to develop websites and apps. A couple of years ago, a complex ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Identity Digital spins out agentic effort, now called Known
· UncategorizedCompany's Innovation Labs will become a separate company. Domain name company Identity Digital has spun out its nascent agent identity initiative into a new company called Known. Identity Digital launched a division called Innovation Labs earlier this ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Two AI startups chose the same brand name. Now they’re headed to court.
· Policy & LawThe case could test how broadly companies leveraging AI can claim trademark rights. You launch your company on TryKepler.ai. Another startup later buys GetKepler.ai, a domain you had hoped to acquire after its previous owner shut down. A ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Artificial intelligence and the .AI namespace – DNW Podcast #593
· PodcastsDigging into .AI and how artificial intelligence is changing how people build on the web. On this week's show, Nadya Frost of domain and hosting analytics company ShareShift shares interesting data about the .AI namespace, as well as other trends ... Continue Reading1 Comment
What types of domains I’m buying in an AI world
· UncategorizedI've changed the types of domains I'm buying because of how AI is impacting our world. Artificial intelligence is upending the way many people use the web. This includes even those people who still use Google to find information; they often get the ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
2025 in Review: AI’s impact on domains
· UncategorizedArtificial intelligence is impacting the domain industry in many ways. AI, AI, AI. You can't open a social media app or visit a news site without reading something about artificial intelligence and how it's changing the world. AI is impacting ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Agent Name Service – DNW Podcast #568
· PodcastsAgent Name Service could increase demand for domain names. Could AI agents use the Domain Name System to improve trust and discovery? That's the idea behind Agent Name Service, a proposal from GoDaddy. On today's show, James Bladel explains what it ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
The market for AI .com domain names
· Domain SalesAI is hot, and here's what we know about domain sales ending in AI .com. AI has been the most popular keyword in the domain aftermarket for most of the year. How much are domains with AI in them selling for? Are most of these domains being ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
AI is changing the domain business – DNW Podcast #545
· PodcastsA discussion about AI's impact on domains. AI is changing every industry, and the domain name business is no exception. On today’s show, I speak with Carlos Armada, Director of Product at name.com. The backdrop of our conversation is name.com’s ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Google and publishers made the web horrible, opening the door for AI
· UncategorizedPoor user experiences created by SEO tactics and ad networks are accelerating AI adoption. Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is rapidly changing how people find information online. This is challenging traditional search engines ... Continue Reading7 Comments
